Melanoma ​Symptoms

A mole that is suspicious for melanoma or other skin cancer may be any of the following:

​​A growing mole

Any odd looking moles

Strange shapes, uneven shapes, and different colors

Our group is equipped to handle melanomas on any part of the body.—Dr. Stratmann

​Dangers

Untreated melanomas can spread to the lymph nodes or other organs, making them more difficult to treat. If it's not treated, melanoma can result in death.

Causes

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds may be the leading cause of melanomas. However, there are also genetic and environmental risk factors (fair skin, history of sunburns, number of moles, family history).

​Surgical Treatment

Surgery for melanoma can be performed at Memorial Hospital or St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Each surgery is unique based on the size and depth of the melanoma.

Schedule a consultation with Lincoln Surgical today for your melanomas.